Lemon Herb Chicken Recipe
My Lemon Herb Chicken brings amazing flavor with simple ingredients. The combination of the lemon and herbs makes a flavorful chicken dinner.
Servings: 4
Calories: 207kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Tablespoons avocado oil
- 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, sliced into rounds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine avocado oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, dried rosemary, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in a shallow dish and pour the mixture over them, turning to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate the chicken for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours. If you're short on time, you can cook it immediately. Let the chicken sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before grilling so it cooks evenly.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
- Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off.
- Place chicken on the hot grill pan and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until grill marks appear and internal temperature reaches165°F.
- Remove chicken to a plate and let rest for 3 minutes.
- Garnish with lemon slices, if desired.
Notes
Pound thicker chicken breasts to an even thickness before marinating to ensure they cook evenly
If you don't have a grill pan, a regular skillet works great too - you just won't get the grill marks.
Store any leftover Lemon Herb Chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 714mg | Potassium: 491mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg